Fergie
Background information
Birth name	Stacy Ann Ferguson
Born	March 27, 1975 (age 31)
Origin	Whittier, California, United States
Genre(s)	pop, R&B, hip hop
Occupation(s)	Singer, Songwriter
Instrument(s)	singing
Associated acts	Kids Incorporated (as a road act), Wild Orchid, The Black Eyed Peas
Website	Fergie.com

Stacy Ann Ferguson (born March 27, 1975), professionally known as Fergie, is a Grammy Award-winning American Pop/R&B singer. She is a former member of Kids Incorporated, Wild Orchid, co-host of the TV show Great Pretenders and current vocalist of The Black Eyed Peas. She is currently pursuing a solo career and released her first solo album, The Dutchess, in 2006. Image File history File links Stacie Ferguson of the Black Eyed Peas This is a copyrighted promotional photo with a known source. ... March 27 is the 86th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (87th in leap years). ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ... Government Country   State     County United States   California     Los Angeles Mayor Greg Nordbak Geographical characteristics Area     City 37. ... This article is becoming very long. ... A music genre is a category (or genre) of pieces of music that share a certain style or basic musical language (van der Merwe 1989, p. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... Hip hop music, also referred to as rap or rap music, is a style of popular music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. ... Ercole de Roberti: Concert, c. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with speech. ... Program logo (1983-1992) Kids Incorporated (also known as Kids Inc. ... Wild Orchid performing, c. ... The Black Eyed Peas are an American hip-hop (musical styles: pop-rap and alternative hip hop) group from Los Angeles, California, who have enjoyed international pop success. ... March 27 is the 86th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (87th in leap years). ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ... Grammy Award The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards), presented by the Recording Academy (an association of Americans professionally involved in the recorded music industry) for outstanding achievements in the recording industry, is one of four major music awards shows held annually in the United States (the Billboard Music... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... Program logo (1983-1992) Kids Incorporated (also known as Kids Inc. ... Wild Orchid performing, c. ... A television program is the content of television broadcasting. ... co-host Stacy Ferguson Great Pretenders was an American half-hour music game TV Show hosted by former pop trio Wild Orchid. ... The Black Eyed Peas are an American hip-hop (musical styles: pop-rap and alternative hip hop) group from Los Angeles, California, who have enjoyed international pop success. ... The Dutchess is the debut solo album by The Black Eyed Peas member Fergie. ...

Biography and music career

Stacy Ferguson was born in Whittier, California to Patrick Ferguson and Terri Gore. As a child actress, she appeared on the television program Kids Incorporated for several years with Renee Sands, who would become another member of Wild Orchid. Ferguson's well-scrubbed image on that show presents quite a contrast with the "ghetto-funk" image she has more recently begun to cultivate. Ferguson was the voice of Sally Brown in two Charlie Brown specials: It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown (1984), Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown (1985) and also voiced Sally in the 1985 version of "The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show". She has one sister, Dana, who is an actress. Later, Ferguson was a member of the female trio Wild Orchid which she fronted with fellow Kids Incorporated star Renee Sandstrom and Stefanie Ridel. Wild Orchid released two albums, but after completing a third album, their record label declined to release it. This prompted an emotional crisis, and Stacy sought therapy. She left the group shortly thereafter. Government Country   State     County United States   California     Los Angeles Mayor Greg Nordbak Geographical characteristics Area     City 37. ... This article is becoming very long. ... Wild Orchid performing, c. ... Sally Brown is the younger sister of Charlie Brown in the comic strip Peanuts by Charles Schulz. ... Its Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown is a 1984 TV special, featuring Charles M. Schulzs Peanuts characters, parodying Saturday Night Fever (1977) and Flashdance (1983) as well as a number of popular top 40 hits of the early 1980s. ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Snoopys Getting Married, Charlie Brown is one of many prime-time animated TV specials based upon the popular comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz. ... 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about Peanuts, the comic strip by Charles M. Schulz. ... Wild Orchid performing, c. ... Program logo (1983-1992) Kids Incorporated (also known as Kids Inc. ... Renee Sands (born Renee Ilene Sandstrom, February 15, 1974 in Worcester, Massachusetts) is an American singer and actress best known for her work on the 1980s childrens television show Kids Incorporated and as a member of the vocal trio Wild Orchid, which also included fellow Kids Inc. ... Wild Orchid performing, c. ...

Her disappointment with Wild Orchid led to an addiction to ecstacy and crystal methamphetamine. She told a Glasgow paper, "I started doing Ecstasy. Then I got addicted to crystal methamphetamine. My weight dropped to 90 lb so I lied to my friends and said I was bulimic. Finally, I started going crazy." MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxy-n-methylamphetamine), most commonly known by the street names ecstasy or XTC (for more names see the full list), is a semisynthetic entactogen of the phenethylamine family, whose primary effect is believed to be the stimulation of secretion as well as inhibition of re-uptake of... Methamphetamine (pharmaceutically referred to as methylamphetamine or desoxyephedrine) is a psychostimulant drug used primarily for recreational purposes, but is sometimes prescribed for ADHD and narcolepsy under the brand name Desoxyn. ... For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ...

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In 2003, Ferguson took over the lead female vocal duties for the band, The Black Eyed Peas, replacing background singer Kim Hill, who left the group in 2000. Ferguson recorded five songs with the group before she was invited to join permanently. Ferguson's addition to the band, which had been playing unnoticed for years, initiated a whirlwind of success. She appeared on the cover of FHM in January 2005. The Black Eyed Peas are an American hip-hop (musical styles: pop-rap and alternative hip hop) group from Los Angeles, California, who have enjoyed international pop success. ... Kim Hill is an American soul singer-songwriter, best known for being the backup vocalist in the hip-hop band Black Eyed Peas. ... The cover of an issue of FHM China, featuring Britney Spears The cover of the first issue of FHM in the United States, featuring Rachael Leigh Cook FHM, an abbreviation for For Him Magazine, is a monthly mens magazine. ...

In March 2005, Ferguson was cast as Stevie Wayne (the role originated by sex symbol Adrienne Barbeau) in the update of John Carpenter's The Fog. She would later back out due to creative differences. While rumors surfaced that Charisma Carpenter was replacing her, Selma Blair would eventually get the part. Ferguson's departure proved to be a wise move, as the remake was a box office flop universally panned by critics and fans alike. Adrienne Barbeau Adrienne Jo Barbeau (born June 11, 1945) is an American television, film, and musical theater actress renowned for her enormous tits. ... This article is about the director. ... John Carpenters The Fog is a 1980 horror movie directed by John Carpenter, who also wrote the screenplay and composed the music of the film. ... Charisma Lee Carpenter (born July 23, 1970) is an American actress of Mexican and Cherokee descent. ... Selma Blair as Jane Burns in The Sweetest Thing Selma Blair Beitner (born on June 23, 1972) is an American actress. ...

In 2006 Ferguson returned to acting, appearing in the movie Poseidon. She is also featured as No. 36 on Maxim's Hot 100 list for 2006. Poseidon is a movie remake of the classic disaster film The Poseidon Adventure, based on the novel by Paul Gallico. ... A 2004 cover of Maxim (U.S.) magazine, featuring Josie Maran The cover of the first American issue of Maxim magazine, featuring Christa Miller Maxim is an international English-language mens magazine based in the United Kingdom, and known for its revealing pictorials featuring popular actresses, singers, and female...

After two hit BEP albums, Ferguson has turned her sights on a solo career. Her first album, released on September 19, 2006, is entitled, The Dutchess, a misspelt variant of the former title of Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, with whom she shares a surname and popular nickname. The solo deal however, does not mean the demise of the Black Eyed Peas. Ferguson is intending on staying with the group, and alternating between the two duties. Music on The Dutchess is expected to be reminiscent of the Black Eyed Peas sound, most likely due to fellow BEP member, will.i.am, featured on production duties. Ferguson had two hit singles with "London Bridge" and "Fergalicious". Ferguson worked with an array of talent, and the lyrics will focus on Fergie's own brand of style and delivery. The Dutchess is the debut solo album by The Black Eyed Peas member Fergie. ... Sarah, Duchess of York (Sarah Margaret Ferguson) born 15 October 1959, is the former wife of Prince Andrew, Duke of York. ... The Dutchess is the debut solo album by The Black Eyed Peas member Fergie. ... William (will. ...

Personal life

Ferguson is currently dating actor Josh Duhamel who appears on the television show Las Vegas. Ferguson appeared in the episode titled "Montecito Lancers". Ferguson is also due to appear in the feature film Grind House due out in 2007. Joshua David Duhamel (born November 14, 1972) is an Emmy Award-winning American actor and former male fashion model. ... Las Vegas is a dramatic television series about a team of people working in a Las Vegas casino called Montecito Resort and Casino, dealing with issues that arise within the working environment, be it valet parking, restaurant management or casino security. ... Grind House is a 2007 film that consists of two segments, of which both are feature-length attractions. ...

In September 2006, Ferguson talked with Time magazine about quitting her crystal meth addiction. "It was the hardest boyfriend I ever had to break up with," she says. "It's the drug that's addicting. But it's why you start doing it in the first place that's interesting. A lot of it was being a child actor; I learned to suppress feelings." [1] (Clockwise from upper left) Time magazine covers from May 7, 1945; July 25, 1969; December 31, 1999; September 14, 2001; and April 21, 2003. ... Methamphetamine is a synthetic stimulant drug which induces a strong feeling of euphoria and is highly psychologically addictive. ...

Discography

Albums

Year	Cover	Album	Chart positions[1]									Sales
			US	UK	CAN	AUS	NZ	GER	SWI	AUT	JPN
2006		The Dutchess 1st studio album Released: September 19, 2006 Formats: CD, Digital download	3	27	4	10	11	11	11	17	5	Sales U.S.: 366,963 Sales WW: 741,000

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Singles

Year	Cover	Single	Chart positions[2]
			WW	US	UK	CAN	AUS	NZ	IRL	GER	SWI	AUT
2006		"London Bridge" Album: The Dutchess Released: July 18, 2006 Formats: CD, Digital download	2	1 (3)	3	16	3	1 (1)	13	3	6	3
2006		"Fergalicious"(feat. Will.I.Am) Album: The Dutchess Released: October 19, 2006 Formats: CD, Digital download		19

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Selected filmography

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Awards and nominations

• In 1997, Fergie shared two nominations with Wild Orchid; the rest of the nominations and awards were shared with The Black Eyed Peas.

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References

1. ^ 'The Dutchess' chart positions. Mariah-Charts.com
2. ^ Fergie's Singles chart positions worldwide. MusicSquare.net

External links

• Official site
• Official website of the Black Eyed Peas
• Stacy Ferguson at IMDb